A still life is a type of image arrangement that traditionally painters (and photographers, sculptors, etc.) indulge in as practice to help perfect their techniques with form, light, shadow, composition. Usually, a still life contains no living objects -- i.e. no people, no animals -- as a vase, some cut flowers, a few pieces of fruit, a drape of cloth and such would remain "posed" for hours and hours, even days, without complaining to the artist that he was taking too long. ;) Here are a few links to help better explain what a still life is, and also to some examples of still life works that may help inspire you for this month's Theme. If you know of additional sites related to still life, please add links here! :) Maria Barvanova's explanation of her still life artwork http://www.mariavarbanova.evro.net/a.htm Still Life paintings by D. M. Bates http://dmbates.com/Still_life_pg.htm Still life flowers by Jane Jones http://www.janejonesartist.com/prints.html Large display of still life posters and prints http://www.allwall.com/asp/display-asp/_/NV--1_1854/posters.htm Still life paintings of Diane Barton http://www.bartonstudio.com/stilllifestest.htm